Headlight ‘Glare’ – Are Modern Vehicle Headlights Too Bright?
Headlights have been a road safety concern amongst drivers and road safety campaigners for some time. In fact, new figures have revealed that 36% of drivers surveyed believe ‘most’ vehicle headlights can be too bright, with 59% saying ‘some’ of them are. And many drivers believe the issue is only getting worse, with brighter headlights ... Read More
You Can’t Drive A Loaf Of Bread
You can’t drive a loaf of bread, right? Well, if you could somehow figure out the minor problem of how to get an engine, seat, steering wheel and all the rest inside your Hovis, you might be onto a winner. Because it turns out that a loaf of bread is more aerodynamic than a Toyota ... Read More
Local Authorities To Decide On 20mph Speed Limits
Local authorities are set to be given the power to decide on whether to implement 20mph speed limits within their districts, the Transport Secretary has said. It follows Wales welcoming in a new policy that saw speed limits in built-up areas reduce from 30mph to 20mph last year. Since then, it’s been a hot topic ... Read More
A Car That You Can’t Drive…
When it comes to finding a set of wheels, whether for your fleet or personally, there’s a lot that goes into the decision. Reliability, features, affordability, warranties, and possibly the brand. And Porsche is a brand that fits into that ‘desirable’ club, so when I first heard about a unique one on the market, it ... Read More
Speeding Concerns As Thousands Caught Driving In Excess of 100mph
Data gathered by the police has shown that 24,000 drivers were caught doing more than 100mph in the last five years. Speeding is a concern to road safety, as we all know, but speeds that excessive can become more than just a concern with incidents having the likelihood of being fatal. The highest speed clocked ... Read More
When Is A Bus Lane Not A Bus Lane?
For anyone that drives on a regular basis, familiarity is key to much of your driving skill. And for fleet drivers, knowing your route will always make you more efficient than when you’re on a new route – that goes without saying. But there are times when things are a little less clear, like when ... Read More
Clean Air Zone – Manchester Opts Against Emissions Charging Scheme
The government has officially confirmed that Manchester will not be getting a clean air zone (CAZ) that charges, after a consultation process. It’s great news for fleets and drivers alike who regularly drive in the city, with the plan led by the local councils to introduce more low emission and zero emission public transport options ... Read More
Government Confirms Digital Driving Licence Rollout This Year
The government has confirmed that UK drivers will be given the choice of using a digital driving licence later this year. It’s long been mooted but official confirmation of the plans was announced by the government this week, with one of the driving forces being the use of driving licences as ID when buying age ... Read More
Digital Driving Licences Could Be Introduced This Year
The government could introduce digital driving licences this year as it looks to make progress on modernising key aspects of driving and ID usage. It comes as the government is also making key decisions on the future of EVs and petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles, with the future of driving coming under the microscope. The ... Read More
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